Difficult Decision for the Better

I just resigned as Chief Technical Officer and Director of Product Development for Dynamic Screening Solutions, Inc. It was a very difficult decision but in the end I believe it will be for the best.

I learned about a ColdFusion opportunity just a few weeks ago. It was a ColdFusion development job for a new startup company based in Salt Lake City called Mondo Power, Inc. While I can't disclose much information about what they do, I will say that I was impressed with the team, their ideas, and outlook. I met with them personally, listened to what they're doing and where they plan to go, and decided that I wanted to get involved.

So, what will happen to DSS? I think they'll continue on with their current contracts and do just fine. Their biggest challenge: focusing on new development for new products. If they don't overcome this weakness, DSS will remain a stale company with little growth.

There seems to be this idea roaming from upper management that I'm irreplaceable. Well, they've got to find someone to succeed me whether that person replaces me or not. My successor will bring new ideas, skills, and abilities to the table that I didn't have. They'll be able to look at things very differently (which is a good thing). They can ask the questions I didn't know to ask. They may or may not have my people skills, technical skills, or competencies, but a good skilled developer can get the job done.

While I'm saddened about leaving DSS, I look forward to this new challenge. I will always appreciate the friendships I've made at DSS.